Scholarship column: List of reputed scholarships for students to study Masters, PhD abroad

• DAAD Scholarship (Germany)

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme 2026 is a fully-funded scholarship program for students from developing and emerging countries. The German government scholarship permits outstanding students of developing countries to deepen their career progression paths by imparting quality-oriented professional skills during the master’s program’s tenure.

• The program duration for the scholarship is a minimum of two years.

Eligibility Criteria of DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme 2026:

• Graduates belonging to developing countries can apply.

Degree Level:

• Master’s Degree Level

Host Universities:

• University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
• University of Duisburg-Essen
• Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
• University of Magdeburg
• HochschuleOsnabrück
• University of Passau

DAAD Scholarship Application Deadline:

• The last date to apply for the scholarship is July 31, 2025

• Stephen Young Global MBA Scholarship Program in UK 2025:

Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program (SYGL) 2025 will award full scholarship to outstanding students enrolled in MBA at University of Strathclyde Glasgow. This MBA scholarship is all about building strong leadership skills. It’s designed to help scholars become leaders who make a positive impact and support responsible, sustainable business growth. Students will get coaching and support by a business leader, CEO or any senior executive of a renowned company with an industry focus.

Host University:

• University of Strathclyde Glasgow

Scholarship Location:

• Glasgow, Scotland

MBA Scholarship level and Duration:

• Full-time MBA (1 year)

Eligibility Criteria for Global Leaders’ Scholarship in UK 2025:

• Applicants must meet the admissions criteria for the Strathclyde full-time MBA program.
• Applicants must receive an admission offer to study MBA program in the university before applying for the scholarship.
• Applicants have to apply separately to the Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program.
• Applicants should demonstrate excellent academic record in their scholarship application.
• Applicants must be self-funded students who do not have access to other funding sources.
• Short-listed candidates will have an interview (in-person or online).

Benefits of Global Leaders’ Scholarship Program in UK 2025:

• Successful candidates will be awarded a full-fee scholarship for their MBA studies.
• Students will receive a stipend to cover living costs during their studies.

Documents required for UK Scholarship 2025:

• Valid passport.
• Admission offer letter.
• Scholarship Statement.
• Any other relevant supporting material.

Scholarship Deadline:

The last date to apply is 1^st June, 2025.

• Scholarships offered by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) Republic of Cyprus

 UndertheMemorandumofCooperationsignedbetweentheMinistryofForeign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Cyprus lnstitute of Neurology and Genetics (ClNG), up to three (3) postgraduate (MSc) scholarships (depending on availability) have been offered to lndian nationals for the Academic Year 2025-26.

The available MSc Programmes funded by this Scholarship Scheme include:

1. a) MSc in Molecular Medicine
2. b) MSc in Medical Genetics
3. c) MSc in Neuroscience
4. d) MSc in BiotechnologY

Interestedstudents can submit their applications online through .the CING's website :

https://www.cing.ac'cy/education

Deadline for scholarship

The deadline for international applications is 14 May 2025'

• King AbdulAziz University Scholarship 2025-2026 in Saudi Arabia:

Host Country:Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

KAU Scholarship Location:

• Jeddah, Saudia Arabia

Scholarship level:

• Masters and PhD

Eligibility Criteria for King AbdulAziz University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia:

• Applicants should be Non-Saudi students living outside of Saudi Arabia.
• Applicants should have a university degree and good academic record from an accredited institution
• Graduation certificates & transcripts of applicants are required to be certified from Saudi Embassy.
• The Applicants applying for Mastersprogram should not be more than 35 years.
• The Applicants applying for PhD should not be more than 40
• Two recommendation letters from two former professors of the applicant should be submitted.
• English language test score is required for applicants whose first language is not English. (IELTS, TOEFL).

Benefits of King AbdulAziz University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia 2025-26:

• Students will get a monthly bursary.
• Candidates will be provided with a two way ticket annually.

Documents required for King AbdulAziz University Scholarship 2025:

• Graduation certificates and transcripts.
• Passport
• Recommendation letters.
• English language test scores.
• Any other relevant supporting documents.